By Holly Sterling (author) , Holly Sterling (illustrator)
"A joyful celebration of ballet and performance, one to share with all budding ballerinas"
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The star of Holly Sterling’s joyful story is Thomas, a little boy who proudly wants to be a ‘ballet kid’.
We follow him, on a wintery day, to ballet school where he meets his friends, warms up, dances and prepares for their Christmas performance of The Nutcracker. As everyone chooses their costumes, Thomas picks out something lovely and sparkly and takes to the stage as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This is as warm and joyous a depiction of ballet and taking part in a show as you are ever likely to find, and the implicit approval of Thomas’s choices is wonderful.
Holly Sterling’s little ballerinas are full of life and energy too, and this is a book to share with all budding ballerinas. It’s perfect Christmas reading too.
My toes tingle with excitement. It's ballet class today!
Snowflakes are falling softly outside when Thomas and his friends arrive at Mr Elliot's dance studio. Prancing and whirling and twirling around the room, the boys and girls perfect their steps - first and second position, plies, curtsies and more. Then, it's time for the most exciting moment ... picking out costumes for their first ever performance: The Nutcracker!
Joyful and spirited, this young celebration of dancing is inspired by the author's time learning ballet as a child, and will have little dancers, and aspiring dancers, pointing their toes and joining in.
delightful picture book that confounds gender expectations. The perfect story for any child who loves to dance.' - Charlotte Eyre, Bookseller
Holly Sterling is a children's book author and illustrator of more than twelve picture books, including Hiccups! , the 15 Things Not To Do With a ... series, written by Margaret McAllister, the Everybody Feels ... series, written by Moira Butterfield, and her author-illustrator debut with Walker, Karate Kids , which was shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Book of the Year Award.
Alongside making books, Holly is also passionate about karate and, from a young age, has competed and won individual and team medals at both European and World level. Holly is now retired from competitive karate but teaches at her own dojos in Durham and Sunderland. Holly lives in Sunderland.
What do you most like drawing? Children
What do you find the hardest to draw? Hands
What's your secret weapon when it comes to illustrating? A good soft pencil and lots of energy!
What memories do you have of libraries as a kid? Overwhelming joy!
What books were most precious to you as a child? Brambly Hedge and Percy the Park Keepe r.
If you could have an illustrator decorate your house who would you choose? Chris Haughton
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ballet Kids and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Ballet Kids features in the following genres: Drama / Performing Arts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Festive Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Sporting Stories, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
Ballet Kids was written by Holly Sterling and published by Walker Books Ltd
Ballet Kids has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
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